Softball Recap: Taft Eagles vs. Payton College Prep Grizzlies
Taft can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Payton College Prep Grizzlies. Winning may never get old, but Taft sure is getting used to it with their ninth in a row.
Michaela Power made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Power has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Power was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elena Gonzalez, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Liliana Mar was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
On Payton College Prep's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Hernandez, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Taft's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2. As for Payton College Prep, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Taft will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Oak Creek at 10:00 a.m. As for Payton College Prep, they will challenge Maine East at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Payton College Prep is facing Maine East at the right time seeing as Maine East is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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